Places And Travel
9 Most Breathtaking Towns In Alabama
From DeSoto Falls to a crater five miles wide, these nine breathtaking Alabama towns each hide the story behind their most photographed view.
2026's Best Small Towns To Visit On The Chesapeake Bay
Oyster-shell downtowns, a cannonball in a wall, streets named for fruit. Twelve Chesapeake towns, each famous for one detail nobody nearby can copy.
The Highest Road In America That Closes Every Winter
Colorado's Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway tops out at 14,130 feet, the highest paved road in America, and shuts every winter from Labor Day to late May.
Why Black Bears Get More Dangerous In Fall
One backyard birdfeeder holds roughly 20,000 calories, which is a black bear’s entire daily target in autumn. Why fall is the dangerous season, and what actually fixes it
9 Most Neighborly Towns In The Finger Lakes
9 Most Neighborly Towns In The Finger Lakes. Stroll Pulteney Square in Hammondsport, cruise Skaneateles Lake, and join locals at the Naples Grape Festival.
These 9 Towns In Massachusetts Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2026
Massachusetts towns rank among US favorites in 2026, from Chatham and Salem on the coast to Stockbridge and Lenox in the Berkshires.
The Nut Trees Forest Wildlife Depend On Most
Acorns and nuts from trees are a large source of nutrients for forest wildlife. These are the nut tree species which contribute the most.
9 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Spain This Year
Spain's natural wonders range from Mulhacen in the Sierra Nevada to the Tabernas Desert, Europe's only true desert, across 9 sites worth the journey.
Italy's 8 Most Laid-Back Towns
Laid-back Italian towns from Atrani on the Amalfi Coast to Carloforte off Sardinia, where lemon groves, seafood lunches, and Romanesque churches set the pace.
2026's 11 Most Scenic South Australia Towns
South Australia's 11 most scenic towns feature Hahndorf's German heritage, Tanunda's Barossa cellar doors, Robe's Long Beach, and Mount Gambier's Blue Lake.
The Best National Parks In Alaska
The Best National Parks In Alaska include Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias, Katmai, Kenai Fjords, and Kobuk Valley, from the highest peak to arctic dunes.
The Place In The Lower 48 Farthest From Any Road
Where Yellowstone’s roads end, the Thorofare keeps going, reaching the most remote point from any road in the Lower 48 states.
11 Best Towns In The Pacific Northwest For A Two-Day Recharge
The Pacific Northwest (PNW) is ideal for a two-day weekend escape year-round to change pace and scenery at your convenience and discover a new town.
11 Top Places To Visit In Wisconsin In The Fall
From Devil's Lake State Park to Geneva Lake's shore path, discover the best destinations in Wisconsin to visit in the fall.
Grizzlies Are Being Brought Back To The North Cascades
North Cascades National Park in Washington approved a 2024 plan to restore grizzly bears, but no bears have been released yet. Here is where the effort stands
The Ozark Counties Time Forgot
Beyond lake life and Netflix name recognition, some parts of the Ozarks get less attention than other parts. Here are the counties time forgot.
The Best Small Town In California's Sierra Nevada For Seniors
Grass Valley, a Sierra Nevada foothills town an hour from Sacramento, pairs an affordable, walkable downtown with senior healthcare and property tax relief.
2026's 10 Best Small Towns To Visit In North Carolina
Discover the 10 best small towns to visit in North Carolina in 2026, from Blue Ridge mountain villages to historic harbor towns along the Albemarle Sound.
The Widest Tree In America
General Sherman holds the volume record at 52,500 cubic feet — but General Grant has the wider base. How America's biggest trees actually measure up.
9 Stress-Free Colorado Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Find stress-free Colorado towns with mountain scenery, hot springs, ski slopes, and inviting downtowns for a weekend retreat.
The Towns In Illinois Where Retirees Are Moving To
Across Illinois, retirees are choosing towns like Naperville, Geneva, and Rockford for their hospitals, Metra links, river trails, and walkable downtowns.
Why Rattlesnakes Are Most Active In Fall
Rattlesnakes do not just appear more often in autumn. They migrate, some of them five miles, back to dens they share with their own families. Why fall is the season.
The State Parks With Sea Arches
Few marine geographical features stand out as much as sea arches. Here are where you can find them in America's state parks.
The Best Small Town In The Adirondack Mountains For Seniors
Saranac Lake, New York, pairs a village hospital with a flat rail trail, a downtown Riverwalk, senior housing, and a winter carnival that has run since 1897.
7 Small Towns in Pennsylvania with the Best Downtowns
In Pennsylvania, downtown Wellsboro glows under gas lamps, Lititz twists pretzels by hand, and Hershey lines Chocolate Avenue with Kisses, 7 towns in all.
Where People Are Moving To In Connecticut In 2026
Connecticut towns Cheshire, Granby, Farmington, Fairfield, Bethel, and Brookfield grew between 2020 and 2025, alongside new apartments and redevelopment.
The Towns In Georgia Where Retirees Are Moving To
The Towns In Georgia Where Retirees Are Actually Moving To sit in counties like Jackson, Dawson, and Walton, where many Gwinnett and Forsyth movers settle.
The Counties With The Most Forest
America’s most forested counties hold millions of wooded acres, with vast stretches of rainforest, redwoods, pine, and working timberland.
The National Parks Where The Wildlife Is Most Active In Fall
Rocky Mountain National Park's elk rut, Smokies black bears, and Acadia's hawk migration headline five national parks where wildlife is most active in fall.
12 Nicest Small Towns In The Great Lakes
From Grand Marais in Michigan on Lake Superior to Sackets Harbor in New York on Lake Ontario, find the nicest small towns in the Great Lakes region.
11 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Upstate New York This Year
Upstate New York has 11 natural wonders to see this year, from Letchworth and Niagara Falls to Kaaterskill Falls, with trails and the best season for each.
The Oldest Roller Coasters Still Running In America
America's oldest running roller coasters, from the 1920 Jack Rabbit at Seabreeze to Coney Island's Cyclone and the two surviving Giant Dippers in California.
2026's 11 Most Scenic UK Towns
Discover 11 scenic towns in the UK, where dramatic coastlines, mountain landscapes, and centuries of history make the setting part of the experience
9 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Portugal This Year
Portugal's nine natural wonders include the Douro Valley's terraced vineyards, Algarve sea caves, Azores volcanic craters, and Madeira's old laurel forest.
2026's 9 Best Small Towns To Visit In New South Wales
These may be among New South Wales’ smaller towns, yet they always go big in natural beauty, rich local culture, and exciting adventures.
What Happens If Mount Rainier Erupts
Mount Rainier’s greatest danger may race downhill, not explode overhead, as lahars threaten valleys and reshape rivers long after an eruption.
11 Best Towns On the Pacific Coast For A Two-Day Recharge
The Pacific Coast has beachside towns perfect for a weekend getaway, offering relaxing coastal walks, activities like tide-pooling, and museums.
The National Forests With The Most Copperheads
Copperhead studies across U.S. national forests, from Arkansas's Ouachita to Kentucky's Daniel Boone, reveal where the venomous snakes turn up most.
11 Of The Most Captivating Small Towns In The Rockies
Explore 10 remarkable small towns in the Rocky Mountains, blending nature, culture, and adventure for unforgettable mountain getaways.
The US Counties Where Nobody Was Born Last Year
Harding County, New Mexico, and Kalawao County, Hawaii, were the only US counties with zero estimated births from July 2024 to June 2025, per the Census Bureau.